Lincoln Nautilus: Wipers and Washers / Autowipers
What Are Autowipers
Autowipers turns on and controls the speed
and frequency of the windshield wipers.
Autowipers Settings
- Using the instrument cluster controls on
the steering wheel, select Settings.
- Select Vehicle.
- Select Wipers.
- Switch Rain Sensing on or off.
Note: When you switch the feature off, the
wipers do not operate based on the rain
sensor. When you switch on the windshield
wipers to the intermittent wipe position with
the feature off, the wipers use the wipe
speed set by the rotary control.
Adjusting the Sensitivity of the Rain Sensor

- High sensitivity.
- Low sensitivity.
Use the rotary control to set the sensitivity
of the rain sensor.
When you select high sensitivity, the wipers
operate when the sensor detects a small
amount of water on the windshield.
When you select low sensitivity, the wipers
operate when the sensor detects a large
amount of water on the windshield.
Wiper Precautions
Do not operate the wipers on a dry
windshield. This could scratch the glass or
damage the wiper blades. Use the
windshield washers before wiping a dry
windshield...
Intermittent wipe.
Continuous wipe.
Rear window wiper off.
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Other information:
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Feeler Gauge
Check
NOTE:
Refer to the appropriate Section 303-01 for the specification.
NOTE:
Use a Straightedge that is calibrated by the
manufacturer to be flat within 0.005 mm (0.0002 in) per running foot of
length, such as Snap-On® GA438A or equivalent. For example, if the
Straightedge is 61 cm (24 in) long, the machined edge m..
Removal
Using a non-marring tool release the light sensor and position it up.
Disconnect and remove the light sensor.
Installation
To install, reverse the removal procedure.
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